Digitize: Rebirth of the Silver Death God

Chapter 170: Nero's Stats, A Strange Rumor

The night came quickly, bringing with it an end to all of the earlier commotions. The scene within Birgime now one of peace and calmness as few sauntered about to enjoy the scenery.

An exhausted looking Nero was currently walking through a lightly crowded street with his body seemingly worked out. In his new Blood Horror Cloak, he was garbed with his features having a slightly intimidating air due to his bright silver hair and red eyes.

A few others gave him looks of interest, but no one wanted to waste too much time as it was late.

Nero soon found himself in a quiet area, sitting himself down beside a tall tree as he peered at the colorful night sky, gazing at the looming Universe Ring and mystical stars that loomed above.

"Whew! I'm tired... I finally got through such a hellish day." Nero said with a light voice.

Adult Nero shook his head at this as he spoke, "Come now, that was nothing, and besides, you did show some good progress today. Your skills have improved a bit, and you even reached Level 8 quite easily because of that Dungeon Raid."

Nero rolled his eyes at this as he inwardly spoke, 'Hmph! But that very same dungeon almost let me lose my life!'

"Indeed, but you have to learn; only through undergoing a world full of risks can you rise above others and strive for even greater things."

Adult Nero said with a set of deep looking eyes; Nero didn't say anything to this but remained silent as if he agreed with his words. His attention soon turned from the night sky as he spoke in his mind, 'Show status!'

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[Name: Nero Valstine]

[Title - Silver Boy, Wild Silver(Active), The First Newbie(System: Cannot Equip | +40 Health and MP)]

[Tier - Novice Rank Digitizer]

[Level: 8 | Class: None]

[Next Level EXP: 3640]

[Current EXP: 1014]

[Influence: Humanity(Blood Steel Society) | Prestige: 1200 - Famed Warrior]

[Health: 280/280]

[Magic Power: 280/280]

[Combat Power: 240(+48) | 100+140]

[Body Tenacity: 98(+122) | 52+70]

[Spiritual Awareness: 45]

[Speed: 71(+36) km/h] 107 - 162 km/h

[Genetic Trait: ??? Inheritance Bit (Mazello(Level 10)), Reaper's Eye]

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[Passive Combat Skills | High-Grade:]

[Core Body Refinement: Stage 8 (89/2000) | 9 Stages]

[Effects: Can increase Combat Power and Body Tenacity by +70]

[All Weapons Mastery Skill - Stage 8 (92/2000) | 9 Stages]

[Effects: Can increase the skill and Combat Power used by +70]

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[Active Combat Skills | High Grade:]

[Blood Reaper's Dance (Special) Stage 2 (97/300) | ? Stages]

[Effects: Increase of 20% total damage, MP Consumption: 30]

[Four Point Unity Steps - Stage 8 (50/2000) | 9 Stages]

[Effects: Increase of 55km/h, MP Consumption: 15]

[Myriad Spector Clones: Stage 3 (195/200) | 9 Stages]

[Effects: Conjure 3 Phantom Clones, MP Consumption: 15]

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[Active Combat Skills | Low Grade: Flash Cut: Stage 3 MAX]

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[Coins: 19 Silver 80 Coppers]

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Nero felt joyful when he saw his details, but as he looked at his skills, he couldn't help but sigh as he complained.

'It looks like I'll have a long week of grinding to push up these skills.'

"Indeed so." Adult Nero said, not trying to hide the fact.

Not bothering to listen to his older self's ramblings, Nero recalled something he heard earlier, he inwardly asked in a curious tone.

'What's that thing about Prestige Resources?'

Adult Nero only now remembered that he hadn't said anything about it; he laid on his back lazily as he floated in Nero's consciousness and replied.

"Prestige Resources... ah those things, they are benefits given to those of certain fame, once you've arrived at the true start of the Novice Tier, then you can use it at a major city."

Adult Nero said in a calm tone.

"What?" Nero asked as he heard the term major city.

Adult Nero rolled over to his side, seeming tired as if he wanted to sleep as he lazily replied, "Don't worry about it right now, when the time comes for you to do your Inheritance Quest, all will naturally come to light."

"You I really don't understand why you're so stingy with information!' Nero cursed with a dissatisfied look.

However, Adult Nero didn't seem to mind, he laid on his side, appearing to be dozing away, but if one paid him attention, they would see that his eyes were sharp, carrying a complex look as if thinking about something.

'So many unexpected variables, and then that scroll... it looks like things might be taking a slightly different route from my time. I suppose from this point I should expect certain changes in all other areas.'

While Adult Nero thought to himself, Nero looked at his watch only to notice that the time had arrived at precisely 12:00 AM. Without even a word from his mouth, his body burst apart into multiple blocks of colorful light that swept towards the Universe Ring before he vanished from the world.

***

Unlike the World of Promise, the world outside was now transitioning from the dark night to bright daylight. A fresh morning wind blew from the cracked windows of Nero's abode, brushing across his face as he peered outside at the receding shadows of the high-rise buildings.

He rose onto his feet and stretched, cracking his knuckles and joints before he yawned and head outside of his room. While walking past his mother's room door, he glanced at it for a moment with a slightly lonely look. His eyes showing a trace of recollection as if he could see the beautiful silver-haired form, raising from her bed as she fixed the curtain at the windows.

After doing this, she turned towards him and gave him a gentle smile while speaking her most iconic words, "My little Nero."

"Mom..." Nero muttered as he slightly reached out his arm towards the open door, but as if he came back to his senses. He shook his head and clapped his cheeks.

'For now... mother is fine; I shouldn't be sad, I'll keep striving to do better for her sake.'

Nero said to himself as his lonely eyes became a bit more bright, showing a more determined expression.

Following this, he quickly headed downstairs and whipped up his morning breakfast, after which he locked up the house before leaving. However, right as he arrived at the gate, he couldn't help but shake his head as he saw someone he hadn't in a while.

"Oh, so you finally show up, what have you been up to?" Nero asked.

Ryu looked at him before he held his head down, playing a mobile game on his phone while replying, "The usual, sticking close by unnoticed."

Nero rolled his eyes at this, thinking that this fellow was surely getting more outspoken and direct. He didn't bother to say anymore as he left the yard and continued through the street, moving towards the Gutter Zone Blockade's direction.

Naturally, Ryu was behind him, keeping pace with him despite his attention focused solely on his phone. Their odd combination making some individuals stare at them with odd looks, but it didn't seem to influence them in any way.

It didn't take long for them to arrive at the checkpoint; Nero saw that many familiar faces were standing there waiting for the school bus. However, as he and Ryu came closer, he couldn't help but overhear a set of peculiar words.

"Hey, did you see that video?" A girl said to her friend.

"No, what kind?" The other person said.

"You mean you haven't seen it, that viral video about those Super Normals..." The other girl said in alarm as if not hearing about it was a shocking thing.

Nero and Ryu, hearing this narrowed their eyes; they both looked at each other, clear of the other's thinking but said nothing.

'This doesn't feel good...' Nero thought as he stared ahead of himself, noticing the bus was arriving; he could feel that Monday wasn't going to be like any other he had ever experienced.